The disused Wheal Jane mine

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The disused Wheal Jane mine

Image: © Sheila Russell Taken: 22 Oct 2005

Part of the Wheal Jane mine, the last working mine in Cornwall. In 1992 a new water treatment system was established, following an incident when coloured waste materials were discharged into the Fal estuary. http://www.projects.ex.ac.uk/geomincentre/estuary/Main/jane.htm

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